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I/O Clock Card
MIDI Connectors (Five-pin DIN female)
• MIDI In
Accepts MIDI data from other MIDI-equipped
devices.
• MIDI Thru
Retransmits, unchanged, MIDI data received
at the MIDI In connector.
• Midi Out
Transmits MIDI data generated or modified
by the 960L.
TTL WordClock (BNC)
• Input Loop
Allows the 960L to be synchronized to other
studio equipment.
• Output.
Allows studio equipment to be synchronized to
the 960L.
Note: The 960L can also derive wordclock from
AES input 1-2, or generate it internally.
Remote-Control Connectors
The LARC2 must be connected to the Remote 1 9-pin
D-connector.The 960L Remote connectors are for use
only with the LARC2 controller.
Option Plates
Reserved for future use.
Analog Input Card
The 960L’s analog audio input card has eight female
XLR connectors, all electronically balanced. For
impedances and signal levels, see the Specifications
Section near the end of this manual.
Analog Output Card
The 960L’s analog audio output card has eight male
XLR connectors, all electronically balanced. For
impedances and signal levels, see the Specifications
Section near the end of this manual.
AES I/O Card
The 960L’s digital audio inputs and outputs are
combined on one card holding four XLR two-channel
female connectors for AES input and four XLR two-
channel male connectors for AES output.
Mains Power Switch
This switch turns the power in the 960L completely
off or on.
Mains Voltage Selector
Before connecting the 960L Mainframe to power mains,
make sure the setting matches your local mains voltage.
Refer to the Installation section of this chapter for more
information.
IEC Power Connector
Accepts IEC power cords with mains plugs specific to
your country.
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Important:
Never connect either Mainframe remote port to
anything other than LARC2.Doing so may damage
your equipment.